Happy Tail: Holly

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Brittney and Phil researched the area before moving to Cedar Rapids seven years ago and found Last Hope during that research. They already had a rescue dog, Molly, so they somewhat knew what the process was like. “We appreciate that Last Hope is serious about finding the best home for their pets, rather than just finding any home that will …

Dog of the Week: Luna

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Looking for a fun-loving, TV-watching buddy? Look no further than Luna! This 6-year-old good girl is the life of the party. Not only does she love snuggling with her foster mom on the couch, but she’s also an avid hunter and sunbather in the backyard. Luna is a smart cookie too – she’s house-trained, knows basic commands, and even knows …

Cat of the Week: Tabitha

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Tabitha is a very talkative, friendly little lady. She came to Last Hope pregnant and with an eye injury. Luckily, her eye wasn’t too bad and she was stable enough to wait out the pregnancy and we scheduled her surgery for when she started to wean. Now she’s getting used to life with one eye and while she may be …

Dog of the Week: Sarge in Charge

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Mr. Sarge in Charge is ready to find a forever home! This handsome English Bulldog is around 5-6 years old. Sarge is good with kids, he will require a home with no other animals and a secure 4′ fence or higher. Sarge is good with women only, we do not know his background but have learned that men are ultimately …

Cat of the Week: Gravy

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My name is Gravy but my foster mom calls me Pete. I have a lot of friends here but would really to have a forever home. I love to play and sleep with you. I have never seen a dog so I’m not sure how I would react to them but I’m still pretty young so I could probably get …

Dog of the Week: Lime

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My name is Lime aka Zoom, a name given to me by my foster mom and dad since I like to do zoomies and am fast. I am a 1 1/2-year-old lab mix.  Lime is a beautiful, young, smart curious girl who loves her chew toys and Nylabones to help keep her busy and redirect her attention away from things she …

Cat of the Week: Branson

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Branson is a quiet but very sweet boy. He loves head scratches and enjoys his belly getting rubbed. Branson recently joined us so we are not sure how he is with kids or dogs, but he gets along just fine with other cats. Branson keeps to himself most of the time, but we think with a patient owner and another …

Happy Tail: Heshy and Freya

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Jim and Irene found Last Hope after an internet search for local rescues; they were looking to add to their fur family. They found Heshy (a dog formerly named Hershey) and Freya (a cat formerly named El). They liked what they saw and started the adoption process. When asked what the process was like Jim responded, “The process was straightforward …

Dog of the Week: Tahoe

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I was nervous when I first came to Last Hope, but I soon realized that everyone wanted to be my friend and I started to come out of my shell! I’ve shown my new friends how nice I am meeting new people, and that I don’t seem to mind sharing space with cats or dogs. I have beautiful blue eyes …

Cat of the Week: Guinevere

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Miss Guinevere is a BEAUTY! A sweet girl with an even sweeter personality! Guinevere loves any and all affection that you give her. She’s a more laid-back kind of girl and loves her people! Guinevere is FIV+, this simply means a cat’s immune system may be compromised and they can be more susceptible to secondary infections. Most FIV+ cats live long, healthy, …